used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
coat-tails
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From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
one or the other of two
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
Grünebaum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
GymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
Nik'las
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From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
nonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
a human being
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
self-assuredadjective
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
make steady
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
tassels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The pockets showed themselves plainly in the lower region of the coat-tails and a short pipe with gracefully dangling tassels looked curiously out of one of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
ultraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
under normal conditions
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The waist of this coat had been placed by the manufacturer as near as possible to the back of the neck and two _non plus ultra_ buttons marked its beginning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Grünebaum in holiday raiment was a dignified, substantial, self-assured and firm figure.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
which person or people
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
Whoever
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From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whoever took a fleeting glance at him at first was usually so pleasantly surprised that he followed the glance with steady observation lasting some minutes, observation which Uncle Grünebaum either permitted with admirable composure or put an end to by an inimitable: "Well?" according to the person who made it.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading In his Sunday raiment Uncle Nik'las Grünebaum stood at the corner opposite the "Gymnasium" and resembled an angel in so far as he wore a long blue coat which, to be sure, as far as the cut was concerned, had little in common with the garments in saints' pictures.
